I believe the answer is: Traits
In this context, A traits refers to the characteristics that we use to describe the quality of a certain individual.
The characteristics that we use could include both personalities or physical characteristics that may influence other people perception toward that individual.
The 3/5ths compromise addressed slavery and how much of a person a slave counted for when they voted. The compromise made each slave count as 3/5ths of a person.
as an empire on top of mountains so no intruders could get in.
